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Old 17th Dec 2008, 01:22
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HappyBandit
 
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Takes technique

Hey Damo

Like much of aviation it just takes practice. It's a skill! The thing with crosswind landings is that normally crosswinds aren't normally constant so you have to continually monitor the state of the aircraft and make SMALL changes accordingly. Many pilots have varied techniques I personally prefer crabbing it into the wind until the last say 500ft when I will then put aileron into the wind and opposite rudder to remain straight. Seems to work for me. Initially you will find it difficult....I know I did, all those years ago, but as I say the more you practice the better you will become until one day you're faced with 40kt crosswinds and the technique is just the same!!!
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